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The Great Outdoors

Marlborough is
situated in the centre of a wilderness playground from the sheltered waters of the Sounds,
to the alpine grandeur of Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi National Park. The Marlborough Sounds
is renowned for its many wilderness attractions like The Queen Charlotte Track and many more
adventurous excursions.

Not to be Missed

Queen Charlotte Track

Overview

Queen Charlotte Track is a great way to appreciate the Marlborough Sounds, either walking,
biking or kayaking. This is a 67-kilometre track that passes through lush coastal forest,
around coves and inlets, offering breathtaking views of the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru
sounds, suitable for people of average fitness. You can take as many days as you wish and
you can stay in diverse accommodations or back-to-nature campsites. If you wish to have a
guided tour, you can arrange a packaged tour. In the summer you can have daily departures to
experience the beautiful Queen Charlotte Track.

Queen Charlotte Track

length

70 km one way

walking ang tramping

3 - 5 days. Day walks available.

mountain biking

Intermediate: Grade 3

Advanced: Grade 4

Great View

Karaka Point

This ten-minute drive yields history and views, with a track that passes earthworks of an old pa
site on its way to a beautiful view of the Marlborough Sounds.
Head toward Port Underwood from Picton to find the Karaka Point car park.

Karaka Point

Fishing

The Marlborough Sounds offers a wide variety of fishing. If you are looking for a guided
fishing trip, an experienced and local skipper will take you to the breathtaking coves and
bays in the Queen Charlotte Sounds. Many species are living in the underwater world, for
example snapper, blue cod, butterfish and mussels.

Fishing

Hunting

Guided hunting tours are also available in Marlborough and is another way to appreciate the
beauty of the Marlborough landscape. You can go hunting for wild boar or goats in a
prehistoric forest on a private estate.